[T-Mobile] For those thinking of getting a Classic/Passport...
- I definitely wouldn't switch to Sprint.
As an aside, what is really sad about the situation is I remember the days when other carriers did things like block or hide Yahoo instant messenger and BlackBerry Maps, and Verizon blocked GPS unless you used their paid navigation app, and T-Mobile did none of that and offered the lowest price BIS. T-Mobile was very friendly to BlackBerry users. How things can change.08-14-14 06:32 PMLike 0 -
What I don't get about Sprint is, isn't Google Voice fully integrated into their system?08-14-14 07:24 PMLike 0 - Except... when all carriers' coverage is just as bad where you live, or in this case, where I live. Did a conference call today, and about a half dozen calls, all on WFC. Works great for me. Must have.
What I don't get about Sprint is, isn't Google Voice fully integrated into their system?
Does T-mo offer network extenders? Not as convenient as using any wifi network, but would definitely solve the issue if the only places you don't get signal are at home and in your office (where you can practically set up and keep network extenders).
Posted via CB10raino likes this.08-14-14 07:53 PMLike 1 -
They offer signal boosters, which will boost a signal as long as (a weak) one exists. You just have to call, have them confirm you're in a poor coverage area, and they give it to you for free as long as you're a customer, you just have to pay ~$10 for shipping. I remember reading they were actually backlogged for a while LOL.08-14-14 08:30 PMLike 0 - There are definitely days when I'm tempted.... I switched from Sprint last Fall and at least when I checked then, T-Mo is pretty unbeatable on prices for a family plan with 4 people. (I'm fortunate to work for a university and still qualify for a 15% "corporate" discount.) So I'm willing to put up with some coverage issues in order to save some $$$.08-14-14 08:33 PMLike 0
- http://cel-fi.com/
But didn't they sell an internet based picocell for a brief period?
If the cel-fi really just uses a weak network signal, then it doesn't have an internet gateway for the hackers.
At Blackhat, they hacked a BlackBerry Z10 via a picocell, but not much information was given.
Posted via CB1008-14-14 11:10 PMLike 0 - I'd heard that if your phone is WFC-capable, they expect you to use that rather than provide you with a signal booster. (Understandable from their perspective, given the cost of the extender.) Hmm, I wonder if they would provide a booster for a unbranded Z30?08-15-14 12:54 AMLike 0
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- I doubt that's true, that they expect you to make do with WFC for regular coverage. And I don't see why they should care about what phone you have. iPhones can't do WFC either right now, and you could have bought one from the Apple store, Verizon, or AT&T (i.e a comparable BYOD situation.)08-15-14 11:49 AMLike 0
- I doubt that's true, that they expect you to make do with WFC for regular coverage. And I don't see why they should care about what phone you have. iPhones can't do WFC either right now, and you could have bought one from the Apple store, Verizon, or AT&T (i.e a comparable BYOD situation.)08-15-14 08:38 PMLike 0
- Cel-Fi T-Mobile signal boosters now available to buy from Nextivity (again) � TmoNews
- Postpaid account in good standing meaning it is not past due or delinquent.
- Simple Choice No Credit does not qualify.
- Credit class A, B, C, O, & L.
- No future-dated rate plan change pending on the account. If there is, the system will not allow the booster to be ordered until the rate plan change has taken place or the pending rate plan change has been removed.
- Customer must have at least 1 bar of T-Mobile 3G / 4G signal inside the building and has a T-Mobile or BYOD 3G / 4G capable device. Check for the 1 bar of service using NCI.
- Employees are elgible for the RS1 signal booster only and may order through the proactive upgrade form.
Looks like TMO uses a different method to boost the signal. And shiny new $575 device=improvement in the industry?08-15-14 09:24 PMLike 0 -
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Posted via CB1008-17-14 04:01 PMLike 0 -
Posted via CB10raino likes this.08-17-14 05:59 PMLike 1 - I didn't have it on my 8520 or 9810. Had it for a year on the Z10. Wouldn't make me not get a BlackBerry or switch networks. But the VoLTE is something that would have been nice.
I really don't see myself changing phones for a while. Only thing that could change that is a slider. (so I guess it will be a while)
Z30STA100-5 / 10.2.2.1531 / T-Mobile USA08-17-14 09:29 PMLike 0 - Since TMO does not support the Z30 and will likely not support any future BlackBerry 10 phone, then I am looking at moving to ATT. Without WiFi calling, T-Mobile is a low end service provider. This feature is the only thing that is keeping them in the market.
Posted via CB1008-18-14 08:56 AMLike 0 - Since TMO does not support the Z30 and will likely not support any future BlackBerry 10 phone, then I am looking at moving to ATT. Without WiFi calling, T-Mobile is a low end service provider. This feature is the only thing that is keeping them in the market.
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What you lack on MVNOs is roaming, but in my case, it is the lack of ability to roam on AT&T that is the issue.
Posted via CB1008-18-14 11:53 AMLike 0 - I switched back on Wi-Fi Calling at home on Friday and I got the REG99 error, even after two reboots. I checked the Emergency address registered to my account and it was there, so I figured I would need to call Customer Care for them to re-transmit some code to my SIM. Overnight though, Wi-Fi Calling connected and I was able to make a long phone call on Saturday without any random disconnects.08-18-14 12:09 PMLike 0
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- Either you're in an area covered by a roaming agreement, or else you have no signal.
Posted with the Diva's Z10.08-18-14 01:08 PMLike 0 - For me, wifi calling is an absolute must. I travel abroad weekly, and I'd get killed on roaming charges if not for the wifi calling feature, as I stay at my own office abroad all day long so I don't need to turn on the cell signal. Even when Tmo has the most reasonable roaming rates, they add up quickly to the bill when you're 15-18 days a month abroad if you talk for an average of 800 minutes on that timespan. Absolute must!08-18-14 01:34 PMLike 0
- For me, wifi calling is an absolute must. I travel abroad weekly, and I'd get killed on roaming charges if not for the wifi calling feature, as I stay at my own office abroad all day long so I don't need to turn on the cell signal. Even when Tmo has the most reasonable roaming rates, they add up quickly to the bill when you're 15-18 days a month abroad if you talk for an average of 800 minutes on that timespan. Absolute must!08-18-14 02:21 PMLike 0
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